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Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 3,199 cc

C8 OAOMOT history

C8 OAO is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 12 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 148,415 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jun 2027
Mileage
148,415 mi
At MOT on 13 Jun 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,594 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 OAO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 OAO was last recorded at 148,415 miles on 13 Jun 2026, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,398 miles · 10 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
4,594 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,415 miles
  • 2023 – 146,694 miles
  • 2019 – 146,681 miles
  • 2017 – 142,264 miles
  • 2016 – 132,478 miles
  • 2015 – 122,658 miles
  • 2014 – 121,190 miles
  • 2013 – 114,032 miles
  • 2011 – 98,613 miles
  • 2010 – 90,676 miles
  • 2009 – 79,720 miles
  • 2008 – 76,706 miles
  • 2006 – 58,607 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,415 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

17 tests since 24 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,415 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    148,415 miles
    Test number
    437423660128
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail148,398 miles (+1,704)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,398 miles
    Test number
    548773674096
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF, NSF, OSR & NSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass146,694 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    146,694 miles
    Test number
    716676132520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail146,681 miles (+4,417)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,681 miles
    Test number
    962531219312
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass142,264 miles (+9,786)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    142,264 miles
    Test number
    223571682235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass132,478 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    132,478 miles
    Test number
    219048026882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail132,472 miles (+9,814)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,472 miles
    Test number
    504667241175
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass122,658 miles (+1,468)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    122,658 miles
    Test number
    818213457959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass121,190 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    121,190 miles
    Test number
    847019724226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail121,188 miles (+7,156)3 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,188 miles
    Test number
    976618824274
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteOffside front tyre has sidewall damage
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inside edge

  11. Pass114,032 miles (+15,419)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    114,032 miles
    Test number
    398760033283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass98,613 miles (+7,937)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    98,613 miles
    Test number
    756813641272
    • NoteO/s/f tyre damaged on outer wall
    • NoteSlight play n/s/f wheel

  13. Pass90,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    90,676 miles
    Test number
    923986840281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail90,676 miles (+10,956)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,676 miles
    Test number
    950866040291
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass79,720 miles (+3,014)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    79,720 miles
    Test number
    421084549258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,706 miles (+18,099)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    76,706 miles
    Test number
    613429808173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,607 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    58,607 miles
    Test number
    723658026322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 OAO

Does C8 OAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 OAO is valid until 12 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 OAO?
The MOT on C8 OAO is valid until 12 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 OAO done?
C8 OAO was recorded at 148,415 miles at its MOT on 13 Jun 2026, an average of 4,594 miles a year.
Has C8 OAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 OAO has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on C8 OAO ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on C8 OAO find?
C8 OAO passed its latest MOT on 13 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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